Dental misalignment can develop for multiple reasons, and without treatment to correct it, could leave smiles vulnerable to poor oral health. But we can offer help with a series of clear and comfortable aligners. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how correcting misalignment with our clear aligners can help your smile.
The Causes of Dental Misalignment
Why do some of us end up with misalignment? Poor alignment could be the result of issues that occur in childhood, such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting, upsetting the arrival of your teeth. Issues with the growth of the jaw could also impact the alignment of your smile, as could losing baby teeth prematurely. In fact, tooth loss in the teen and adult years could also upset the balance of your bite. When you have crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth, even if the alignment concerns are minor, you should consider treatment to ensure optimal oral health again!
The Impact On Your Oral Health
Obviously, dental misalignment can have a major impact on your appearance and could lead to poor quality of life as people avoid social situations or smoking in public. But poor alignment can also lead to issues with your overall oral health. Uneven teeth provide places for harmful oral bacteria and food and drink particles to become trapped, beyond the reach of a toothbrush or floss. This increases the risk of tooth decay and even gum disease. The alignment issues could also strain your jaw joints and cause the onset of TMJ disorder and even bruxism (teeth grinding). But we can help improve your oral health and bite function by taking on your poor alignment, and without metal braces too!
Starting Treatment with Clear Aligners
Instead of traditional braces, we could offer a more esthetically-friendly alternative with our clear aligners. Our orthodontic clear aligners are all custom-made for your smile, ensuring a proper fit and treatment with precision. They can offer optimal results in as little as one year, and are easy to clean and care for too. Each set is practically invisible, which is great for our teen and adult patients. The treatment process simply involves wearing a set from a series of them for about 20 to 22 hours a day over the course of two weeks, and then wearing the next set for the same amount of time. Being removable means an easier time with meals, and more thorough brushing and flossing too.
If you have any questions, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Our Orthodontic Clear Aligners?
Taking on your uneven smile could offer a chance at better oral health and even improved bite function. To learn more about obtaining an even and beautiful smile, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.